Reading Time: 5 minutes Planning a Successful Wealth Transition By Cindy Radu and David Gould What do you know about the importance of a successful wealth transition? When a wealth transition is not planned successfully, it canRead More…
Reading Time: 2 minutes We constantly hear about our “new normal” and the many challenges that we will face during Covid pandemic and beyond. Like always conflict will be one of those challenges, so here areRead More…
Reading Time: 2 minutes LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE I have been mediating conflicts for over 30 years, with some of the most complex involving Indigenous communities. A shared understanding between parties at conflict isRead More…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Conflict is inevitable and everywhere. In order to prevent it from dominating your life you should strive to be proactive rather than reactive. Following these eight steps will enhance your capacity toRead More…
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s crucial to manage your conflicts effectively. In fact, your life depends on it. When left unchecked conflict has the potential to take over our lives, destroy relationships and erode our confidenceRead More…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Conflict is inevitable and everywhere. The way we manage our conflicts has a tremendous impact on our success and satisfaction in life. Imagine the final moments of a championship minor hockey game.Read More…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Conflict is inevitable and everywhere. Turning it into an opportunity is not as hard as you might think. Imagine the final moments of a championship minor hockey game. The kids have playedRead More…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Emotions are processed in the mind, in our brains, but they also occur throughout our bodies as well. Strong emotional reactions often manifest in physical ways: a red face, angry gestures andRead More…
Reading Time: < 1 minute My first mediation with First Nations occurred in the early 1990s. It took place at a school gymnasium in a small community on the edge of Wood Buffalo National Park. Virtually theRead More…
Reading Time: < 1 minute The role of a mediator is often misunderstood by counsel and the parties. This can result in fuzzy or muddled expectations, and ultimately a failed process. Over time this lack of clarityRead More…